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Kiss of the Beast
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Explores images of gorillas, wild beasts and monsters in art. It examines humanity's highly charged relationship with primates and draws connections between debates about evolution, race, aesthetics and sex.
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An exhibition publication featuring curatorial essays, artworks and film stills
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ISBN: 9781876509088
Publisher: Queensland Art Gallery
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 December 2005
Country: Australia
Imprint: Queensland Art Gallery
Illustration: 153 illustrations, (35 colour )
Contributors:
- Created by QAGOMA
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 212.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 620g
Pages: 128
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